Highest-rated restaurants in Bismarck by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Bismarck, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Grand Junction Grilled Subs
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4303 Ottawa St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: American, Cheesesteaks, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Kobe's Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 915 West Interstate Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Oahu Hawaiian BBQ Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2626 State St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Thai, Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. La Carreta Of Bismarck
- Rating: 4.0/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 505 East Bismarck Expy Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Walrus Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1136 North 3rd St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Wiang Thai Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1410 43rd Ave. Northeast Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Big Boy Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2511 East Main Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Butterhorn
- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 210 Main Ave. East Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: French, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Yim Siam Thai
- Rating: 4.0/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 313 North 1st St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Nara Ramen & Izakaya - Bismarck
- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 North 3rd St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Ramen, Bubble Tea, Izakaya
- Read more on Yelp
#20. La Enchilada
- Rating: 4.0/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1101 South 12th St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Charras And Tequila
- Rating: 4.0/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4503 Skyline Crossings Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1505 Burnt Boat Drive Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: American, Barbeque, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Blarney Stone Pub- Bismarck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (283 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 408 East Main Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Irish Pub, Fish & Chips, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The CraftCade
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 405 North 4th St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Arcades, Beer Bar, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Little Cottage Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2513 East Main Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Noodlezip
- Rating: 4.5/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 East Main Ave. Ste 2 Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Noodles, Bars, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Anima Cucina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 101 North 5th St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Shogun
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2700 State St. Gateway Fashion Mall Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Huckleberry House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1700 River Road Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Comfort Food, Bars, Scandinavian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. JL Beers
- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 217 North 3rd St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Burgers, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#9. HuHot Mongolian Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 409 South 3rd St. Kirkwood Mall Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Mongolian, Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Nardello's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1001 West Interstate Ave. Ste 112 Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Pirogue Grille
- Rating: 4.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 121 North 4th St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Laughing Sun Brewing
- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1023 East Front Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Music Venues, Barbeque, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Fireflour Pizza + Coffee Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 North 5th St. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Eat Thai Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 409 Riverwood Drive Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Food Trucks, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Amici Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3001 Yorktown Drive Ste 6 Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Pizza
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#2. India Clay Oven Bar & Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 510 East Main Ave. Ste 1B Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Indian, Seafood, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#1. BittyBean
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1019 East Main Ave. Bismarck, North Dakota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.